TomS Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 The first photo in the thread is just after I bought it, with Eibach springs on it then, unless I've been conned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 The first photo in the thread is just after I bought it, with Eibach springs on it then, unless I've been conned I thought that but then I just looked out the window at Carla's and it does look about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernspeed Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Strangely I can't find anything under C&U or in the VOSA testing manual relating to tyres/wheels sticking out. I found this: Damage to road, person or vehicle If the tyre causes either damage to the road, or to persons, or to any vehicle using the road. This would cover such instances as if a vehicle with damaged or very oversized tyres which either caught against a person or other vehicle resulting in either damage or injury. Studded tyres also are included in this clause and if used in inappropriate conditions (i.e. where there is no ice or snow) and they damage the road surface then they would be clearly illegal. However, that's not from a legal document. Best way would to be phone a local VOSA office and ask for their stand point on it from an MOT angle AND RTA C&U . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I couldn't help but go and clean the car! Some better photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks Tom, they look great, I would be inclined to get some black wheels nuts too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Yeah adding them to a long list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Looks much better from the side actually, quite like them! Go well with the tinted rear lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 FlyEyes! I didn't like the look of the stuff when I got it in the post but once it's on the car looks much better. I'm thinking of wrapping the B-pillars and roof satin black, think it'll work? Have got some Hexis from RTB to do the centre console and front lip so might do the other things if the weather picks up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Black vinyl roof on a white/silver/light coloured car ALWAYS works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Decided to Plastidip the front and rear badges last night, turned out really nice. WIll get some photos once they're on the car and cleaned later! Think I'm becoming obsessed with the stuff, so easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Cleaned and new matte black badges! Front Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 nice badges.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 you need to to the 350z badge to match imo but looking good nice mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Yeah that's next, I don't have any glue to stick them back on with so they'll stay like that for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I would just take the 350z badge off and leave ur matt badges on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Read a few people had marks where the 350z had been and wouldn't clean off! Might try it after the footy though, no patience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I'm not normally a fan of black wheels, but with the other black accents on the car, I think they work really well. Car looks great - mean looking stance too! Good work As a fellow GM owner, I'll watch your future developments with interest.. How much are you looking for, for your spacers (I see you've removed them now) and what are you gonna do with your Rays....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Stretched wheels are fine, I had bbs lm reps with stretch on them and was completely fine. Some many cars run stretch. However, I wouldn't recommend drifting or pushing the car to its limit just in case. The law from what I read when I had them, was that the tyre tread can't be outside the arch, yet the lip of the rim can. My bbs were. And I know so many people who have them. Police have no clue about the law so wouldn't even bother with them, just make sure you've always got enough tread on them, no chunks out the tyre wall etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Got someone coming round on Thursday to have a look at the arches, £120 for all 4 so hopefully rolling them should leave enough room! I'm selling the spacers, 20mm all round, but I only have 5 nuts as I wouldn't want to sell the others due to their condition. You can get the nuts for £1 each on Driftworks though or official Eibach ones for £2.60 each Will get a thread up tonight once I've taken some photos. I'm keeping the Rays for winter wheels and any track days I do, as I don't fancy tracking the car with the stretched tyres. Might be tempted to sell but would depend on the price. Next on the list is to wrap the centre console, install steering wheel controls for the headunit finally. Then it's on to exterior styling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Where did you get your wheels from? They're so sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks! Got them from someone on Driftworks They're off an BMW E65, don't know of many people running them on a 350z as they require PCD adaptors. I was going for Rota GTR's but wanted something different, work really well Plastidipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Rather than faff around for ages trying to remove the residue left under the 350z badges I thought I'd invest in 'Goo Gone'. Well worth the money! Took the residue off in minutes whereas my attempts with boiling water and a hairdryer failed the other weekend. This is definitely a worthy investment for removing anything sticky Goo Gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprice Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 where did you buy that sticky stuff remover as i just removed the rear spoiler and the sticky tape it was held on with just wont come off! iv tried everything i have in stock lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Amazon. I bought the bigger size as I thought I might need a lot but you really don't. Pour a bit onto a cloth, rub onto the adhesive and leave 30 seconds then rub it. Just rinse and repeat until it comes off! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goo-Gone-Large- ... 297&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprice Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 thanks mate i think im defo gonna try it! what size are those rims? are they the 20in off the 7? they look horrible on the 7s but they actually suit your car really well! good call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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